Research Associate at UBC - Cellular and Physiological Sciences
Vancouver, Canada Area
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- Research Associate at UBC - Cellular and Physiological Sciences
- Past
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- In-vivo Research Associate at VGH - UBC
- Animal Science Technologist at PWG Genetics Ltd
- Laboratory Animal Breeder at University of California
- Acting Vivarium Manager at Xenon Genetics Inc
- Senior Laboratory Amimal Technician at Synapse Technologies - BioMarin Pharmaceuticals
- Senior Laboratory Animal Technician at UBC - Synapse Technologies
- Education
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- Graystone College
- PW American University (CMU Europe), Zurich
- Ecole nationale vétérinaire de Lyon
- Michigan State University
- Connections
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- Industry
- Biotechnology
- Websites
Willem Schoorl’s Summary
* Achievement-oriented senior consultant with a proven career track record of over 12 years focused towards intensive research in the biotechnology field.
* Demonstrated expertise in generating several transgenic and knockout animal models at the laboratory level.
* Highly focused analytical bent of mind continuously striving towards the conception of new-generation rodent models through extensive pre-clinical in-vivo research projects.
* Proficient at different types of breeding programs for a variety of rodents.
* Hands-on experience in production of mono- and polyclonal antibodies for patented research.
* Extremely successful at setting-up barrier sustained animal facilities from design stage. Conceived the environmental parameters, incorporated Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), Laboratory Specific Protocols (LSP), documented policy and procedural manuals for IACUC.
* Background of working towards an AAALAC accreditation.
* Proactive, effecting a virus-free environment through rigorous health checks and census collection.
* Member of several core committees. Acknowledged in several scientific papers. Represented articles as author/co-author.
* Pioneer developing several computer-breeding programs.
Willem Schoorl’s Specialties:
Extensive research work: immunizations IM, IV, SC, ID, IN, IC, Oral Gavage, Retro-orbital bleeding, Xenograft and other molecular biology techniques.
Generated rodent models: Transgenic, Knockouts, F1, Hybrid, Congenic, Re-combinant Inbred, Mutant and Out-bred strains.
Willem Schoorl’s Experience
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Research Associate
UBC - Cellular and Physiological Sciences
(Higher Education industry)
September 2008 — Present (1 month)
Will start the position on Monday, September 8/08
("To accomplish great things, we must not only act, but also dream; not only plan, but also believe.") -
In-vivo Research Associate
VGH - UBC
(Higher Education industry)
July 2007 — August 2008 (1 year 2 months)
Responsible for In-vivo research projects within the ID Department, organizing and responsible for a Laboratory Animal Breeding program of Inbred Strains, Transgenic and Knockout mouse models.
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Animal Science Technologist
PWG Genetics Ltd
(Public Company; 51-200 employees; Biotechnology industry)
November 2004 — May 2007 (2 years 7 months)
Animal Science Technologist: SPF genetic breeding (animal models for different type of research projects). Pre-clinical in-vivo research (Retro-orbital Bleedings, all type of immunization techniques). Contact liaison with animal users research companies in the US.
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Laboratory Animal Breeder
University of California
(Educational Institution; 10,001 or more employees; Higher Education industry)
October 2003 — October 2004 (1 year 1 month)
Responsible for a breeding colony of Transgenic and Knockout animal models including: Husbandry. Bleedings, Tail Biopsies and DNA probe. Census and health checks (virus free environment), inform PIs on the techniques of different breeding programs.
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Acting Vivarium Manager
Xenon Genetics Inc
(Public Company; 51-200 employees; Pharmaceuticals industry)
January 2003 — October 2003 (10 months)
Setting up the newly built Xenon Vivarium, with input in the design. Ordering cages and other equipments needed to run the facility on a daily basis. Furthermore, monitoring the newly set-up environmental parameters such as humidity, temperature and balanced airflow in positive and negative areas, throughout the facility. Overseeing pre-clinical studies, including hands on work with bleeding, immunizations and organ collections. Wrote the Vivarium Policy and Procedures manual and several SOP, core member of the newly formed IACUC.
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Senior Laboratory Amimal Technician
Synapse Technologies - BioMarin Pharmaceuticals
(Public Company; 51-200 employees; Pharmaceuticals industry)
January 2000 — December 2002 (3 years)
Responsible for a breeding colony of Transgenic and Knockout mice (tail biopsies and DNA probes); responsible of mice undergoing experiments and husbandry; pre-clinical work (immunizations, bleedings & Xenograft); ordering of supply (food, bedding, cages, etc.), Member of the Institutional Animal Care and Users Committee. Writing SOPs and LSPs.
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Senior Laboratory Animal Technician
UBC - Synapse Technologies
(Educational Institution; 1001-5000 employees; Research industry)
February 1994 — December 1999 (5 years 11 months)
Responsible for a Breeding colony of Transgenic and Knockout mice (tail biopsies - DNA probes), mice undergoing experiments. Experimental work (immunizations and bleedings), Monoclonal and Polyclonal antibody production (rabbits / mice) and pre-clinical trial studies. Ordering of supplies: food, bedding, cages, etc, submitting Animal Protocols. Member of the Institutional Animal Care and Users Committee, viewing and writing SOPs,
Willem Schoorl’s Education
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Graystone College
Associate, ESL - EFL, 2006 — 2006
The objective of our teacher training program is to provide trainees with the skills and knowledge to become successful as an ESL - EFL teacher. It is designed to help both prospective and experienced teachers. This program is recognized by TESL Canada.
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PW American University (CMU Europe), Zurich
BSc, Animal Science, 1991 — 1993
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Ecole nationale vétérinaire de Lyon
LATg, Laboratory Animal Science, 1987 — 1988
Courses organized by the French Laboratory Animal Science Association in conjunction with the National Veterinary College of Lyon.
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Michigan State University
Veterinary Technician, Animal Health Technology, 1982 — 1984
Additional Information
Willem Schoorl’s Websites:
Willem Schoorl’s Groups:
American Association Laboratory Animal Science.
Korean Association Laboratory Animal Science
Federation European Laboratory Animal Science Associations, Future Works
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Willem Schoorl’s Honors:
Radiation Safety and TDG Receivers, RSER Inc,
Effective oral and written English for Business and Technology, Greystone College.
Bio-Safety and Environment, University of British Columbia.
Transgenic-knockout technology (EU Human Capital Mobility Grant), Louvain University.
Willem Schoorl’s Contact Settings
Interested In:
- career opportunities
- consulting offers
- new ventures
- job inquiries
- expertise requests
- reference requests
